phd_travel Liked the ensemble cast that includes Troian Bellisario of Pretty Little Liars but the story is ultimately unbelievable. It just doesn't ring true that a mother who is dying of illness wouldn't want to see her kids and say goodbye. The euthanasia assisted suicide matter aside that weakness is just the let down of this movie. And the burden placed on the caregiver daughter is kind of terrible.I wouldn't say this is a bad movie it just feels like a waste of time.

tietroupe I'm always interested in seeing independent movies, and often find them much more absorbing than the much hyped blockbusters. Sister Cities proves to be one of the best independent films I have recently seen and one that I have enjoyed the most. This story of a family of dysfunctional sisters coming together after the death of their mother and in the process beginning to understand themselves and each other is beautifully crafted and extremely touching. And, although it is a film written by a woman primarily about women, it is universal in the exploration of grief and how our reactions to death are shaped by our choices in life.

mlewis-03985 Amazing movie! There were so many twists and turns. The movie had everything you would want in a good movie. Excellent writing,directing and the actors were superb. Life is complicated and having a close family is so important which is what this movie is all about. This movie is for everyone. I have seen this as a play twice and then on the screen on Lifetime. I see something new each time I see it. The characters have so much depth to them. It is interesting how different the sisters are but how they all come together at the end of the mother's life. Even when a family is dysfunctional, forgiveness is the only thing that matters in the end. My favorite character was Austin. I felt she was the strongest of all the sisters. I felt myself crying and laughing throughout the movie. I also enjoyed the flashbacks.

brookeapurdy SMART WOMEN. Smart women who are not defined by a male character. All of them- so well written and fleshed out. Lovely acting all around. Was enamored with Troyan Bellisario- whom I had never seen. Deftly directed with nuance and care. At times funny and others, gut-wrenching. But never fell into the stereotypical UBER-FEELY trap that many female driven fare can. Really just a total GEM of a film. Was at a screening where the audience was both laughing and crying, a successful story in my book. Was also wonderful to see Jackie Weaver in a lovely turn as their flawed but original matriarch.BRAVO LIFETIME for backing SMART, FEMALE DRIVEN FARE!!